Cheap flights from San Francisco to Charlotte

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from San Francisco to Charlotte and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $230
Frontier 1 stop 21 hr Thu, Jul 9 — Wed, Jul 15
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Charlotte is currently $230
Cheapest one-way flight $105
Frontier 1 stop 8 hr Wed, Jul 8
The cheapest one-way flight from San Francisco to Charlotte is currently $105
Cheapest nonstop flights $431
American Nonstop 6 hr Sat, Jun 6 — Sat, Jun 13
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from San Francisco to Charlotte is currently $431
Last-minute weekend getaway $443
American 1 stop 15 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from San Francisco to Charlotte is currently $443
Cheapest business class flights $506
Frontier 1 stop 13 hr Sat, Jul 11 — Sat, Jul 18
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from San Francisco to Charlotte is currently $506
Fastest flight 5 hr 6 min The fastest nonstop flight from San Francisco to Charlotte takes 5 hr 6 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Charlotte is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.
October
Cheapest
Typical prices: $220–380
December
Most expensive
Typical prices: $305–570

Popular airlines from San Francisco to Charlotte

  • American
    Nonstop
    from $431
    Typical price: $390–550
    32 weekly nonstop flights
    SFO - CLT Every day
    391 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - CLT Every day
  • United
    from $451
    Typical price: $380–580
    221 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - CLT Every day
  • Delta
    from $451
    Typical price: $425–590
    191 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - CLT Every day
  • Southwest
    from $394
    Typical price: $375–540
    72 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - CLT Every day
  • Frontier
    from $230
    Typical price: $240–570
    30 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - CLT Every day

Popular airports near San Francisco

  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
    San Francisco United States 19 min 11 mi
  • Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)
    Oakland United States 27 min 11 mi
  • Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
    Sacramento United States 1 hr 34 min 78 mi
  • San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)
    San Jose United States 51 min 39 mi

Popular airports near Charlotte

  • Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
    Charlotte United States 18 min 6 mi
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
    Raleigh United States 2 hr 20 min 124 mi
  • Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (USA)
    Concord United States 23 min 13 mi
  • Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)
    Greenville United States 1 hr 34 min 81 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from San Francisco to Charlotte

The cheapest flights from San Francisco to Charlotte are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $220 to $380.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Charlotte recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $230. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $105.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest American flight from San Francisco to Charlotte is $431, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 13.
  • The cheapest United flight from San Francisco to Charlotte is $451, flying from Jul 18 to Jul 25.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from San Francisco to Charlotte is $451, flying from Jul 25 to Aug 1.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from San Francisco to Charlotte is $394, flying from Jun 1 to Jun 9.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from San Francisco to Charlotte is $230, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 15.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Charlotte starts at $230 from Thu, Jul 9 to Wed, Jul 15. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $105 and departs on Wed, Jul 8.
5 hr 6 min is the shortest flight time from San Francisco to Charlotte.
Many travelers choose to visit in summer (May–Sep), when the weather's warm and often humid. Summer rainstorms are common. The Queen's Cup Steeplechase (Apr) is a popular horserace staged at Mineral Springs. The NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race (May) is a major date in the auto-sports calendar. Winter (Dec–Feb) is cool.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from San Francisco to Charlotte.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from San Francisco to Charlotte really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from San Francisco to Charlotte.

In terms of nonstop flights, American is the most popular. American offers 32 nonstop flights and 391 connecting flights per week. American flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) .

Other popular airlines flying from San Francisco to Charlotte are:
  • United offers 221 connecting flights per week. United flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) .
  • Delta offers 191 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) .
  • Southwest offers 72 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) .
  • Frontier offers 30 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between San Francisco and Charlotte.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Charlotte recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $230. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $105.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest American flight from San Francisco to Charlotte is $431, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 13.
  • The cheapest United flight from San Francisco to Charlotte is $451, flying from Jul 18 to Jul 25.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from San Francisco to Charlotte is $451, flying from Jul 25 to Aug 1.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from San Francisco to Charlotte is $394, flying from Jun 1 to Jun 9.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from San Francisco to Charlotte is $230, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 15.
American flies direct from San Francisco to Charlotte.
  • There are 32 American direct flights from San Francisco to Charlotte per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Francisco and Charlotte at price $443 is offered by American from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.
American flies direct from San Francisco to Charlotte.
  • There are 32 American direct flights from San Francisco to Charlotte per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from San Francisco to Charlotte on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between San Francisco and Charlotte start at $431 from Sat, Jun 6 to Sat, Jun 13 with American.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from San Francisco to Charlotte, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between San Francisco and Charlotte start at $506 from Sat, Jul 11 to Sat, Jul 18 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between San Francisco and Charlotte start at $230 from Thu, Jul 9 to Wed, Jul 15.
To book business class trips from San Francisco to Charlotte, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between San Francisco and Charlotte starts at $443 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with American.
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Francisco and Charlotte at price $443 is offered by American from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.
To find last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Charlotte, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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